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Two years on, locals remember the June storm event
Casting his memory back to the evening of Wednesday 9 June 2021, Emerald SES Unit Controller Ben Owen remembers the weather conditions being “worse than…
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Dandenong Ranges Music Council invites the community to have a say on its future direction
The Dandenong Ranges Music Council is extending an open invitation to creatives throughout the hills and beyond to have a say in its future direction.…
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Seven Acre Rock lookout rescue sees collaboration between services
On Friday 2 June, Emergency services were paged to a rescue on the night at the Seven Acre Rock lookout in Gembrook. The patient had…
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Burnham Beeches construction gets the green light
Trenerry Consortium has received the go-ahead for its proposed $120m landmark redevelopment of Sherbrooke’s historic Burnham Beeches. The Consortium has received a Heritage Victoria permit…
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Hills facilities get boost in draft council budget
By adding an additional Council meeting to their schedule on Tuesday 6 June, Yarra Ranges Council has sped up the implementation of its 2023/24 draft…
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Arts and Culture Advisory Committee members wanted by Knox City Council
Knox City Council is seeking applications from community and industry representatives for its Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, which gives advice on issues related to…
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Loneliness a treatable impact on men’s health
Recent studies by Healthy Male, coinciding with Men’s health week from June 12 to 18, have revealed the impact of loneliness on health can be…
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EV charging available at Bayswater Station
New charging electric vehicle charging stations have been installed at Bayswater Train Station. Knox City Council agreed to a deal with Australian company JOLT to…
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Centrelink call wait times balloon as local MP looks for answers
With locals waiting on vital social security payments during the cost-of-living crisis, Casey MP Aaron Violi is calling on the federal government to release information…
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Inspiro CEO to take part in Vinnies Sleepout for homelessness
A Yarra Ranges Healthcare Service’s CEO will be one of many taking part in Vinnies CEO Sleepout on Thursday 22 June, in an effort to…
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Education union asks Knox City Council to continue offering kindergarten services as decision looms
The Australian Education Union is asking Knox City Council to continue offering kindergarten services after the council announced a review of its 29 sessional services…
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Phenomenon spotted in the sky over The Basin
A large ring around the moon, known as a lunar 22-degree halo, was spotted above The Basin on the night of Sunday 4 June. Photographer…
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